Maya & Dave : Married

Dave and I both thought that you’re a great fit for our casual yet stylish yet slightly ghetto yet fabulous personalities. With those words, I knew we were in for a beautiful relationship. Maya and Dave just got me. And I got them. And I loved it! But in all seriousness, the true words that really made my heart skip a beat were some of the first I heard from them. We kinda feel like we’re already married. It’s not really a production. It’s just to celebrate our relationship with our family and friends. I’ve never met a more no-fuss couple. Which is pretty ironic considering this wedding was one of the most detailed weddings I’ve ever attended. When we first met over cocktails, we just talked. About…everything. Life, jobs, family, shoes…you know, vital non-wedding information. But that’s just Maya and Dave. They know what they want – awesome, colorful, FUN – but real. Down-to-earth. Meaningful. And it was damn beautiful.

Maya and Dave’s 4th of July wedding was beyond me. It was like stepping into a dream. With the talent of Simply Modern Weddings, styling of Dandelion and Grey and the whimsy from Honey and Poppies, this “whimsical, eclectic, flea market chic, fiesta” dream was brought to life. It was such a perfect way to showcase Maya and Dave’s love story. I’m so thrilled to finally share their day with you. It’s such a blessing to do what I love, but the real blessings are the like-minded, creative and incredibly beautiful people I get to hang with along the way.

Maya and Dave dreamt up the concept and Dave designed the invitations. I have to say, they are incredibly fun and endearing. Just like them.Maya had not one but two pairs of shoes. Because she’s stylish like that. Oh, and you can never go wrong with a ring bowl by Paloma’s Nest.Steven hung out with Dave as he got ready. So excited to have him shooting with me.Maya and Dave opted out of having a bridal party. But that doesn’t mean their best friends weren’t there for prep time. Such an amazing group! Their first look outside of the Pasadena Westin was colorful and full of loud laughs and big hugs.Because Maya and Dave are amazing/awesome/stylish/ALL OF THE ABOVE, they carved out almost 2 hours for photography time. We headed to the Gamble House. A stunning location, complete with props and their hot selves. As Rachel Zoe would say, it was MAJOR.We headed over to the garden at Happy Trails. I must point out that Steven and I were married in Pasadena, we hang out in Pasadena, shop in Pasadena, do everything but live in Pasadena, and neither of us had ever heard of this place. Our jaws literally dropped the second we walked in. Not even lying. Our eyes met and without words, we said HOLY CRAP!

The couple was married by Dave’s best friends father. Like for real, if you thought just the details were personal, you’re wrong. EVERYTHING was personal!One of my favorite ceremony shots ever. It wasn’t windy at all that day. But for some reason, it picked up at the perfect moment.The dessert table was colorfully fun. Pan dulce, donuts, cupcakes…I mean, come on! Lucky lucky guests. Also, I tried to steal the dresser but it didn’t fit in our car.The sweetheart table was so very endearing and intimate, beautifully adorned with Maya’s grandparents china.

Evie Perez-OMG!!! Ala you rocked the house with this wedding. I just have to say this is one Fablish wedding!!! You did an awesome job. Sorry if this is a second comment. I am not sure if the first one went through.

Diandra-okay I am in love with this wedding.
I love the tree.
And the colors.
And the cake.
And EVERYTHING!
Can this please be my wedding?

Mireille-I second all of the above. Beautiful couple, great location and style and superb photography.

Marissa Rodriguez-Seriously this is one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve seen and you did such an amazing job at documenting it! Every single detail is amazing! And the ring shot!? LOVE!

Candee-WOW! This wedding makes me want to get married all over again [with this theme] I love, love it!

Rachel Renee-My, oh my, I am SWOONING! Your work is so very beautiful. The compostion and processing are flawless. Your pics are so creamy and clear. You are a GREAT photographer.

Mary-I have been waiting to see this wedding forever! I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! Everything about it! Amazing work Ala!! You are so stinking talented! I love it!